western

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Antonov was detained in western France last December on suspicion of fraud, following a European arrest warrant from Lithuania.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

From Koli fisherfolk to colonial planners, and from Bollywood stars to textile barons, many have shaped the western Indian city's landscape and identity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Wind gusts could reach advisory levels of 45 mph across the western parts of the south coast on Thursday, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Especially engaging is her tour of western New York’s Burned-Over District, named for its repeated firestorms of religious innovation and political radicalism in the early 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Do you know how many boys died on the western front?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse